GMP Double Cone Blender

Description

GMP Double Cone Blender is a tumbling-type mixer designed for homogeneous blending of dry powders, granules, and crystalline materials in industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals. It ensures uniform mixing with minimal shear, degradation, or dust generation, while complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards for hygiene, safety, and contamination control.

Hygiene and Cleanability: No internal moving parts, sealed design, and polished surfaces prevent contamination; supports CIP (clean-in-place) and sterilization.

Safety: Guard rails with sensors, limit switches to prevent operation if guards are open, and static balancing to protect motor/gearbox.

Regulatory Standards: Built to cGMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 211, EU GMP, and often ASME/CE; food-grade gaskets and validation documentation available.

Low Maintenance: Robust construction with minimal wear parts ensures reliability and long service life.

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Salient Features of GMP Double Cone Blender

Compact GMP Model.
No Bottle – No Fill System
Rotary Bottle Movement System with Rotary Funnel System
Funnel with Unique Vibratory system for filling semi free flow powder at higher speed.
All contact parts with easy removal system for Cleaning / AutoClaving / Sterilization.
Machine construction in SS304 material.

Filling Accuracy of ±2% depending on powder at controlled humidity below 28% Rh.
Automatic Infeed and Exit of Bottles through Star Wheel System.
No Bottle at infeed conveyor – Automatic Machine on/off system.
Tool Less adjustment of Doctor Blade and Wiper Blade saves valuable time and easy for setting.
Low Air – Machine Stop System, Low Vacuum – Machine Stop System.
Toughened Glass Safety Cabinet.

Working Principle of GMP Double Cone Blender

The Double shape blenders have long two corner of product container for more rubbing and tumbler effect to the material for fast and homogenizing mixing. It can perform homogenously dry mixing of free-flowing powders, granules requiring low shearing force, Mixing and Blending of particles with rapid intermixing of particles irrespective of varying specific gravities. The material is loaded into the double cone blender drum. The double blender is tumbles the material in the container and spread out. The mixing is achieved in 5 to 15 minutes with better homogeneity.

Technical Specification of GMP Double Cone Blender

Model No.	Gross Capacity	Working Capacity	Overall Dimensions (in mm) (L) x (W) x (H) approx.	Discharge Height	Charge Opening	Power Supply
DCB-5	16 Ltrs	10 Ltrs	750x580x650	300mm	100mm	0.5 H.P.
DCB-10	35 Ltrs	20 Ltrs	1100x450x1200	300mm	100mm	0.5 H.P.
DCB-25	80 Ltrs	50 Ltrs	1200x600x300	450mm	150mm	1.0 H.P.
DCB-50	150 Ltrs	100 Ltrs	1400x800x1500	450mm	150mm	2.0 H.P.
DCB-100	300 Ltrs	200 Ltrs	1850x900x1900	450mm	200mm	2.0 H.P.
DCB-150	470 Ltrs	300 Ltrs	2000x1100x2000	450mm	200mm	5.0 H.P.
DCB-200	615 Ltrs	400 Ltrs	2100x1200x2100	450mm	200mm	6.0 H.P.
DCB-250	770 Ltrs	500 Ltrs	2200x1300x2200	450mm	200mm	7.5 H.P.
DCB-300	1000 Ltrs	600 Ltrs	2300x1400x2300	450mm	200mm	7.5 H.P.
DCB-400	1340 Ltrs	800 Ltrs	2350x1800x2350	600mm	250mm	7.5 H.P.
DCB-500	1500 Ltrs	1000 Ltrs	2400x1900x2400	800mm	250mm	10 H.P.
DCB-650	2000 Ltrs	1300 Ltrs	2800x2100x2700	800mm	250/400 mm	10 H.P.
DCB-750	2500 Ltrs	1500 Ltrs	3000x2200x2600	800mm	250/400 mm	10 H.P.

* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
* Rights of technical improvements & modification reserved.
* Illustrations & dimensions are shown for information purpose only.

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Advantages of GMP Double Cone Blender

Better for materials with varying particle sizes or densities due to enhanced axial and radial mixing.

Easier complete discharge and cleaning, with lower headroom requirements in some designs.

Higher loading capacity compared to V-blenders.

Key Features of GMP Double Cone Blender

Structure: The blender body consists of two conical sections welded to a cylindrical middle, with hermetically sealed apertures for loading, cleaning, and discharge. It rotates perpendicular to the cone axis, promoting even particle distribution without internal baffles in some models.

Mixing Mechanism: Materials are loaded to about 65% capacity, then tumbled end-over-end, creating waves and cross-mixing. Optional intensifier bars or deflector plates break agglomerates, and spray nozzles can add liquids evenly.

Capacity and Scalability: Available from lab-scale (0.25 cu.ft.) to production sizes, handling bulk densities from light powders to dense materials like tungsten carbide.

Customizations: Options include stainless steel construction, heating/cooling jackets, vacuum drying, sanitary finishes, explosion-proof motors, and PLC controls for precision.

FAQ for GMP Double Cone Blender

What is a GMP Double Cone Blender and how does it work?

A GMP Double Cone Blender is a tumble-type mixer consisting of two conical sections joined by a cylindrical middle section. It rotates on a horizontal axis, causing materials to cascade and tumble gently due to gravity. This low-shear mixing action achieves excellent homogeneity for dry powders, granules, and crystalline materials in just 5–15 minutes. It is widely used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and cosmetic industries.

What are the key advantages of the GMP Double Cone Blender?

Gentle low-shear mixing that minimizes particle attrition and heat generation
Excellent uniformity for materials with varying particle sizes or densities
Near-complete discharge with minimal residue
Superior hygiene with no internal moving parts and easy cleaning
Full cGMP compliance (SS304/SS316 contact parts, mirror polish)
Lower power consumption and easy maintenance compared to high-shear mixers.

What materials and industries is the GMP Double Cone Blender suitable for?

It is ideal for free-flowing dry powders, granules, and crystalline materials (including those with different bulk densities). It is commonly used in Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Ayurvedic, Herbal, Cosmetic, Food, and Biotech industries for blending APIs, excipients, spices, cosmetic powders, and other sensitive formulations.

What is the recommended working capacity and batch size?

For best mixing results, load the blender to 60–70% of its gross volume (typically around 65%). Models are available from lab scale (10–50 L working capacity) to large production sizes (up to 1500 L working capacity). Refer to the technical specifications table on the page for detailed model-wise capacities.

How easy is it to clean and maintain the GMP Double Cone Blender?

Very easy. The smooth conical design with mirror-polished stainless steel surfaces, large access ports, and absence of internal agitators (in standard models) eliminates dead corners and residue. It supports quick manual cleaning or optional CIP/SIP systems, making it perfect for frequent product changeovers while meeting strict GMP and regulatory requirements.

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